The Flatirons · Running route
Chautauqua Park Running Route
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Route
- First & Second Flatirons loop
- Area
- The Flatirons
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Chautauqua Park sits right below the Flatirons, Boulder's iconic rock slabs. The Park Mile route is the 3.1-mile loop up to the First and Second Flatirons — short, steep and spectacular.
The route
- Distance: about 3.1 miles for the loop.
- Terrain: rocky mountain trail with a big climb.
- Views: the whole city and the plains below.
Tips
- Hiking the steep parts is totally fine.
- Start early — parking fills fast and afternoons bring storms.
- Bring water; the altitude adds up.
How to unlock the Chautauqua Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Chautauqua Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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